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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30
PROPOSALS
FOR FRESH BEEF AND VEGETA.
BLES AND FRESH BREAD.
OFFICE OF GENERAL SToREKEEPER,
u. S. NAVAL ACADEMY,
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, May 10Th, 1887.

ANNAfOLlSB MD, NAY 4Otus 1901.
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received
- at this Office, until II o'clock A. NJ on
the 18Th day Of June, 1887, for supplying
such quantities of Fresh Beef, Vegetables,
and Fresh Bread as may be required at the
following Navy Yards and Stations for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1888, viz:
Portsmouth, N. H., Charlestown, Mass,
Newport, R. l., Brooklyn, N Y, League
Island, Pa, Annapolis Nd, Washington,
d. c., Norfolk. Va, Pensacola, Fla, and
Mare Island, Cal.
Specifications and blank proposals can
be obtained upon application at the In
spection Provisions and Clothing at any
of the Navy Yards or to the Pay Officers
at Stations.
Proposals may be made for one or more
articles deliverable at one or more Yards
or Stations, and will be considered sepa-
rately for each article and place Of deliv
cry.
The Government reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Proposals should be enclosed in sealed
envelopes and marked Proposals for
fresh provisions, water or baking
J. PORTER LOOMS.
Paymaster. u. s. Navy.
0-3 General Storekeeper N. A
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30

THE treasurer Of the Logan fund
has made final report to Mrs.
Logan and sums up the aggregate
subscriptions paid in at 500, 034.45--
most of which has been invested in
u. S. A per cent. bonds.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30
FOR SHERIFF..

CHEsTERFrELD. May so. 80.
Mn. EDITOR :-If MR.. HENRY nj.
COX, win consent to allow his name to
60 before the democratic primaries for
the Office of Sheriff, he win receive the
united support Of the Democracy Of the
SECOND DTsTRIcT.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30

JUDGE DUFFY has ordered 300
names to be stricken from the poll
books of Baltimore city, and more
are to follow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30

TUX effort to induce the Presi-
dent to call an extra session of Con-
gress in October has been renewed
The President probably will not
call.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30

GEN. b. +. Butler denies most
emphatically that he is asking any
favors of Mr.. Cleveland. Old Ben
is not that sort Of man.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30
"A CARD
FOR STATES ATTORNEY.
To the Democratic Voters Of

I o LII6 D6NtOCTULtC VOL6T5 Of
Anne arundel County:
/ respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of States Attorney
for Anne Arundel county-and, if nomf-
mated for said office by the democratic
party, will perform the duties appertain-
ing thereto with fidelity and zeal.
Very respectfully,
FERDINAND MULLAN.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30

TnG President has had bad luck.
lie fished all day Saturday and got
nara bite Is his star on the wane?
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30
NOTTCE.

thereby warn all persons from receiving any
Checks from my pickers as / will redeem none
except those coming direct from the pickers g
m312w w. w. HAWKINS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30

The schooner ~RESSIE III. = with complete ont
At now lying or Dubois wharf. Apply at No.
East street. 5-30w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30
PROPOSALS FOR ICE.

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU OF Provisions AND CLOTHING,
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 10. 1887.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30

Subscribe to The CAprrAL.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-05-30

gTThis paper has a larger bona fide Cir
cuIation than all thepapers I'm the City Oi
Annapolis Combined.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

N 80 &C., ss D@ai=i .. serxea fer ma
s4x OhsSsas Matter.

N 80 S.ss ss D@aisi q. sferx~a fer Mail
s4x OkSssas Matter.
fhe ira. "a Dsnlsi L. A0rssn. of Bsf-
rsa spFinzs. fsf msiliag obscene writing.
vas eoatinasd in the lated states Court
yesfsrsszy. Ths svitsaes shossd that Nor
gan, q tAs uzs sf the 0feass, lasE sum
lneF. va soFking IA Inaiznz. sns his fsn-
~ we're resic1Bg n . house a. berfisa
Springs. Owned 81 one Wykof TIE las
Ter tor sone reason. ordered me family 20
FsGafs although the rsnt haf been paid.
Mrs. Aofgaa slots 70 her husband Of tie
order sad ne Immediately wrote letter
~ Nykod AMI seat Z - hls vile
u 1--WE 90 aim In Is vas
scns sbasivs snd indecent language
NAich he lsed ia addressing w kou TOR
having offered s1ch an iDsuis 70 his family
When ths lelteT arrived a. Bsrrisn opfings
A0rgans little by took iL 10 Hyx0H ;
rssIasnce, pa be vas n0t a. home, 50 tie
.etler = a. mkilsd % him fhs intlcsment
charged hiEI sith mailing y al BerFisn
oDr0gs and aos - lndisua. Ias jury re-
tgIoe1 q yer-icf 0i guilty snd sentencs Vas
suspended until next fues1s9. petition
slgnei 0y about atty business msn Of Der
ren springs has been presented 20 Judge
oeysfels, asking taar AcEzan ee allowed
70 return 10 Dis home and family, and DO
&c prosecuted
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

Yesterday being the sightieth anniversary
Of Dr. Chipmsn's birth he invited q num-
Der Of the doctors Of the city 70 celebrate
the svsnt with him at bis residences. The
following VI. D.s were present: Or.
Johnson. DE-. DsCsmp. DR.. Boise. DE-. Girls
void. pr. Brady. Dr. Brsdheld, d.. ROzsma,
Or. He0d. Or. Bentum. DR.. Shepard, Or.
Wooster, DR.. Haz.swOo1 and Dr. Edie. DR..
Johnson. on behalf Of the company pre-
sentsd Dr. Chipmsn With purse of $40 in
gold. The aged II. p. vas also presented
with a fine gold headed cane 10 guide bis
totterinx footsteps. nr. Decsmp making
th. presentation remarks. Refreshments
we're served and the company disoanded
Wishing Or. Chipman many. more ami
sarsarie-s
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
HoSEYsUcnLB OIL CURES DEAFNESS AND

HoSEYsUcuLB OIL CURES DEAFNESS AND
CATAERH.
Compound Honeysuckle Oil" prepared
only by DR.. +. q. billings, OF No. 8, Central
Place building. on Fountain-st., this city,
IS an absolute specific tor many forms of
deafness, for oil noises in the head, for all
cases of catarrh, for partial blindness
caused by catsrrh, and for weak voice
This oil Is one of natures remedies. Its
medicinal virtues were first suggested to
DR.. billings by the wonderful similarity of
the Honey suckle flowers to the human ear
Since discovering its specific virtue in deaf
ness the doctor has used it in his
practice with the most astonishing
success, not only in treating the
ear. but for catafrh. He has now deci-
ded TO oder the oil by the bottle, IS it is
perfectly adapted for home use, thereby
giving all an opportunity 10 cure them
selves of these very prevalent troubles at a
small expense. The oil Is used for catarrh
oy external application, as il cures By Ib-
sorptiOn. Fer deafness and noises and
unhealthy Discharges. one drop is placed in
the oatsT oTncs OF the ear and manipa-
lated lightly. One free application
given by the Doctor in all curab.e cases
presented; do not delay, If YOU are dull OF
Rearing or even entirely deaf II you have
bad catarrh a long time and it has caused
0lmness OF vision or weak voice. now Is
your time aud opportunity.
Consultation is ice. ALI chronic diseases
sre treated with equal 81 ccess. Call AZ No.
5 Central Place Building on Fountain ST..
between Division and BOstwick-sts.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
Presrrxed Ouinccs.

Pare. core and quarter nice ripe quinccs,
removing all the hard part around the core,
cover with weter and let them come to a
boil. sl.imming them well. Take as much
sugar by weight as you had Of qurlces after
pairing, etc, and when the ounces begin 70
be soft add about one-fourth of it, but do
not stir, and when the liquid comes to a boil
again add more sugar, and so on till all of it
is in Let the preserves then boil slowly till
the color is as deep as is desired.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
YOUR NAME IN THE PArEs.

EFF. Mills, Of SanFrancisco. western
representative.
Hon. Geo. II. Thompson went to Hast
inxs yesterday on business
Fred K. Temple has returned from q trip
70 Troy. y. Y. Ne. York city and other
Essters points
C. 3. Edwards, Of DIT Jeferson-st-, leaves
tonight tor Newark, Y. j., combining busi-
ness and pleasure.
Z. Wygant, General Baggage Agent OF the
G. r 4 l., returned from a business trip 70
Chicago iast night
Mr.. c. r. Hirschheld and two children.
Of Ssalt ste. Marie. are visiting her parents
Or. and Mrs. Lauoensteia.
Mrs. d. F. Digxins. of Cadillac. and Misse.
Maine Ssyles ana Phean Moye. OF lowell.
are visiting Mrs W. W. Quigiey, OF No. u
bOstwick
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

The examination of Jake Hindenach on
a charge OF burglary and larceny was COM
men.ed in Police Court yesterday. w. II.
Eastman conducting the prosecution. and
Frank G. Holmss appearing for the defense.
Hindenach is gne young man who was ar
rested tor breaking into John kauh's sa-
loon, on Caaa 81. and stealing cigars and
wine. and also Tor breaking into and steal
Ing coat and some cigars from the grocery
OF ID. Amott. on West Bridge ST. Seven
witnesses weIe examined and an adjourn
ment was taken until Saturday. The war
rant for the AInott larceny has not yet been
served, and there Is another warrant await
ing him for larceny. at Cadillac.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

Pumpkin marnaiads IaAy be made ss f0i-
lows Pare 2na core Eledt1n1 sized Fite
pumpkin and cut i4to small pieces. pat SIX
Eoanft5 cf silsaF aad one pint Il gOod cider
vinegar into porcelain AZsd ke--le, With
one 01nce % good ginger root bruised. and !.
dozea cloves ted up tosst1sr Ia : t4s, sgle-i
II gets warm pat in-the punepkin, press it
cosn wei an3 cook until IL Is quite trans
parent and scit; take tie punpkin cut with
a straineT and keep near the tire, While the
liquid Is b0iisa down 70 a thin syrup, then
put tie pumpkin hack into the Es.tis and
boil half az hour, stirring It well with c
wooden spoon.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

What makes nay skin so dark and muddy
Ny cheeks we're once, so smooth and ruddy
l use the best cosmetics made"
Is what the lovely maiden said.
That's not tse cure. my charming Miss.
The doctor said-"remember this.
IL you your SKIN would keep from taint,
Discard the powder and the paint.
The proper thing for all such ills
Is this. remarked the man of piIla
Enrich the blood and make it pure
In this you'll hnd the only cure"
Dr. Pieros's Golden Medical Discovery
will do this without fail. All druggists.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
Recipe for Potpogrri at Any season.

When one cannot Procure rose petals or
sweet herbs for mixing potpourri, the fol-
loving mixture VIII answer nicely IN their
place, though i IS chiefly used for perfuming
drawers, chests Of linen, etc: Bruise to-
Cetker four ounces Of 0rris root and sweet
fag: add three ounces sandal wood, one ounce
cedar, one ounce each OF gum benzoin,
styrax and nutmeg, powdered, haf q dram
essence OF lemea, one dram milleieurs,
twenty drops Oh OF lavender, ten grains Of
musk AMI ten drops altar OF roses, and tie up
IL silk or flannel bags.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
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ARGUED AND SUBMITTED.
The Aotfsa for New rissl Ira the Laash b
iia street. Railway Case,

me aoeiSn Tor SsS frnh fn the LAas n
iia street, Railway Case.
The motion foT nes trial in the ease OF
Mary Langhlin against the Street Railway
Company vi 6Tsad Rapids feE $1,000 dam-
sges. was brought up in the Superior Court
yesterday sorenosn. The srhdaylts OF the
six jurors. who claim that undue influence
was brought 10 bear upon then, n render
Ing their yerdiet, were read and l.. W.
Whitney for the defense stated ~ some
length their reasons iOr ASKING for e new
tTisi. w. W. MITCHELL for tie plaintiff re-
piled a. some length al the afternoon seS
sion, alter which Peter DOran, counsel for
the pialltih. spoke on the generality of the
assertions made by the counsel for defend
ant. as regarding the omissions IN the
judges charge 10 the jury. Al Ais AttOr-
ney HOyt. for tie defense. be AN the clos
ing argument and before 8 O'Clock ID was
submitted 10 she Judge who will probably
renoer q decision on the motion today.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
Reautiful Brown stain.

A well recommended stain for producing
beautiful, uniform and durable brown or
walnut in light woods and furniture consists
of equal parts OF manganate of soda and crys-
tallizcd EPSON salts In twenty to thirty times
the amount of water at about IA degs. Fair.
The wood is brushed with the solution. 1t
maybe afterward smoothed with oil and pol
ished By lessening or increasing tho amount
OF water the stain is made darker or lighter.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

Freesias are plants about which we hear
rather more just now than for some tins
past Though not new they are unknown 20
the average amsteur florist, and they make
excellent pot plants. Plants that one wants
TO bring into blossom AT the holidays should
be placed in warm part of the green house
at about this time, and toward the middle OF
December they must be put where they will
have a temperature of 20 degs. in tho day
time and not less than 60 degs. at night
When in growth they require liberal water
inc
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

A housewife says that the following makes
delicious corn bread A pint and half of
white corn meal, tablespoonful Of sifted
flour, scant teaspooaful of salt and three
heaping teaspoonfuls of baking powder mixed
thoroughly together while dry. Add one
tablespoonful of fresL butter and scant pint
of sweet milk or cream to make soft dough; I;
bake at once in a buttered pan.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

IN the Superior Court yesterday Martin
Baker vas srraigncd Cor assault and plead
ed not guilty. Fred Msdler and Len Green
made she same pies on a charge OF stealing
q rsfch rom q man from Sullivaa. Adei-
bart Wal~ortb and Harry Daily. The Two
men srrested for aftempsiax % break open
the sac ia fhe osice of the Nhe-i5srrov
COmcs1Y. we're srrasgnsd. Wsivorth
pleaded guilty sud vas rensaded 70
isii 70 sxsit sentence bsilv pleaded not
guilty and vii bs gwen tFial.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

our nutesl frisud. Grover. having 80
lsetsd THURSDAY. Nov - as the 6ay 10 sat
fns hig fst torkev. stuffed sith Emery :
y herk RIVER oysters ~ shaa = f1llv prs-
psred ~ servs sou vt6 TIE oysters 10 cnix
ems Or shsls slso claws. game. ses snd
lase hsh choice CELERY. car berries sr3
taole luxu~ies. Sears I'D bot crackers aa
tap every day. Cal a. tae Bsiuascre Fixh
s13 Gvsier Market. g. Cansi-sf Telephone
cal ;. F. ksssT.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

Frank Il. Crostlsssits hss commenced
proceedings in the Circuit Court to obtain .
divorcs frsm Emma Crostlewsits nee Sstby
90 whom ne was married IN lsS0. Goodwin.
ASsit a Rogers are bis sftorneys and the
sill Of complsiat sets forth that Emms. i'm
ms,iiafelv after their marriage refused to
live and cohsbit with her husband aad on
The same dag of the wedding she desert Ell
bin and has since remained away against
the wishes Of her husbsnd Who does not
knew where sfe -.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

The gentlemen having in charge the can
vsss for ne pictorial work entitled Grand
Rapids Ilussrsted'' continue 10 meet With
sucouraginx success. hsvinx secured he
subscriptions 81 enc hundred and fiftv Of fhe
iesding men 81 the citv. The ~ork vii os
~ sdrnirsbie ere ard ere whicn viii grace
the inest rariors in the cifv.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
HOW snails Are Cooked.

A southerner tells that snails are very
largely consumed as food in New Orleans
They are killed by throwing into hot water
Then the snails are washed in weak lye and
the shells in stronger lye. The meats are
boiled and then roasted IN the shells, with a
dressing of bread or parsley.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

To introduce the great London Medicine
for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint we will
give awa7 10000 packages which IL 80 days
treatment, regular price sl.00.) Sent post
psid 70 those who send 10 cents in silver or
stamps, together with the address Of twenty
married ladies. before Jan. l, ISIS
LoNnON MEDICINE AeEvCY.
f.2il Cherrv-st. Kansas City, Mo-
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
Fine sponge a. Peck,, Drug s.o--
SwrrcHMEvs Ball.

The first ball of the season given oy the
Switchmsn's Mutual Aid Association will
be held at Oriel Rink. corner LsgTave and
Weslthy-sv-.. on Wednesday. December 2l
WurzbUrg & Bronson's fgIl orchestra will
furnish the music for the occasion.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

IN the replevia csse of Richard 9.
Mathews sgsinst tie Estcu. Lyon q Allen
Printing Company tie j1rv retu-n-i ver-
Court a. 2 o'cioek Yesterday slter1ocn. afieT
deiibsra1ng rom > aeloeE the prsvious
rvsninx The defendant Ess given iufe
u,enr FER vista
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

Don't overlook the Black Quadrille
Clubs hop TO be given At the Metropolitan
Hall Thursday evening, Nov. IL. Admit
tsnce. soc.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
The Marks of Good Mutton.

by its fine grain, good color and white fat.
The breast is the best part for stews; it is also
the cheapest A breast weighing three pounds
will make the principal dish for dinner for
four people, and costs from four to five cents
per pound
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
All AsoGNo We aoUse.


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D1aPs7ies--f r4rtlssl suSssstisas-
Iaz1seats ass.z.s mscl - D. commonly
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H8oGasss' lAles. sEd nos resyPezr GA S0Ens
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satia ~ prs rlth ssfg grounds 0f crs.sny
TINT. covered vita graceful cssi sus Of Was
al aoNsrs. sizen zs lzofnlng gloriss. Ia slsas.
piak and pGrpie. srs fAvorltes tor chambers
Other gEou8es SEN ia the new papers are IL
imitation * d~apea crepe cloth
Drawing reom and library papers are sx-
ceetingiy Fic4 IA eject, showing embossed
blocks of god alternating With other desigEla
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
Fair prices for pure goods at Pscks Drug

One man overheard another man telling
ano her man that White & Cod7s lots are
toe incest located lots for tbe money. and
that l. :. Provin viii show them to you
au~ fav
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

When you wsnt frstcisss dinner don't
overlook those elegant white fsh black
csss Holsters. snchor brand aud Far
Haven counts st
+. T. DETrzxTHs
IL Mrrroa -sf
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

WAsarssTos. NaF- IT--s1oldsr azd fair
ssrnsr. rez1 ~ brisk aofth westerly siads.
ialaisa4as = Esres.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

What Everything the market Of snv city
Affords n the line Of fsh. clans. Holsters.
white 6sb. black esss. Fair Haven counts
and and anchor brand oysters. Game II
every description either whoiesais or retail
st F. j, DErTsxrHkLEzs
IL. Monros-sL
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
N.nicurs goo.is At Peck. Drug Store.


TIE G-snd Raul3s md Trdisna Psiir-sS
Cenranv hsve ofsre3 e. ssie - = its
pine .an,Es 81 Aisssukee coDntv. Sealed
bits viii - r-csived ~ y "a Huehs-t
Land Cosnnaissiorer. 70 b opered Decsn-
bsr l5sb ats srd farther inforrss sti'n
can - bad ~ sd3Tessiag hin a. 6rssd
Eszids NiChszz1.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

Unique Arrangement of a Heavy D-apery.
a unique design for the arrangement OF n
heavy drapery for pcrticre, which can also
bo applied to window draperies, is described
by Dernorest as follows:
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

Zonws IS the elegant Tooth Preparation
at Peck's Drug Store.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

Ssiicviic Acid FOR preser-ssx Cider a.
Fecks Drng Store
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

Trusses. Supporters. Elastic Stockings at
Pecks Drug Store.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

Fifteen Years Private Euroeexa ana
American Hospital Experiences
81 Monroe ST. Gum Block,
Grand Rapids, Mich.


SPECIALIST
for al ehronic. Private aed surgical Diseases.
ColSx 8pEioa NslsrF1. A. hL-lS. Bronchitis ana
AZ Lung Ikrosl NOSE snc Heart diseases treated
Nth tAe al II ny "iDnaia aflou Acthoc elth
parifive sua certain reslls
BRAN aud Nervous Diseases Epilepsy OF Fits
Psra.ysis. -. Aitus Dauoe. Nervous kxaaustion
aTi.Lz fr0nl oFeT-WoTk. excess. etc treated sila
a Measure a su1ceSs hsreloiose regarded a. IN p
plsSsote.
Diseases OF Women Treated With
Positive Success
DyspepssA. liver ConPslat, Obstinate Consti
pSilon aud al oFker Chroaie aeccileus q the
s.e1szch and bowels are posiavsiy ourea.
Priyate sexual SElu, BlsO T. kidney aud
Bl2daeE disease Of both seKes are cuTet, enaer .
positive guarantee, iiholt The use of mercury
and klneFsnce from business. Consolidation free-
once hears . "a y n, 10 p IL, - p
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Write foT illustrated beck Oh al d.seases-Ser
Hsn ana English.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17
Shorthand Bookkeeping

a complete Business CourSc. with ell modern
Improvements, at a great saving of time and ex-
pe1ke- commercial reporting tchoIthahd) IN
iron three 70 FIVE months No hour lessons. Our
pupils occupy good positions in this and other
cities. Tuition low. Call or write tor circular 20
V Z. Shorthand and Business College, No ~
Cansl-st., Grand Rapids. Mich. 81
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

Pre-cnFecns pr.y.r-s - rxs's Drug
sscre.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

Paln.-'s Hx-dks--As.f Rxsrsess a. Psck's
Drag Ss0r>
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-17

FT5 2-How TEE DRAFEET Es FoLDzD.
Taa seoond cut shows the manner II wfich
TIRE draperv is folded. attached 70 the rms
and drawn ever the curtain pole. vhich is ses
in the socr frsne Toe advsrfa-e - this AZ
ranzernent over other rasthCds 81 har~inz
drauerv ovsr instead of 81 The pose Is raas IN
drawing the curtain ssias RE correct uosi-
tion 81 ~ fsi6s is n1siataiaed y Toe rings
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-07
INDIANA AGRICULTURISTS.
Information About Insects That Affect Cereal
CrOps-Election of State Board officers.

Yesterday forenoon Prof. f. NJ Webster. of
Purdue University, delivered before the State
Delegate Board of Agriculture address on
'Insects Affecting the Smaller Cereal Grains
This address brought up interesting discus
sion, in which numerous destructive insects were
talked about the Professor being called upon
FOR information on disputed points The effect
of the wire worm on corn was carvassed. III
some places they were described as being very
destructivs.-in others. few and harmless High
fertilizing said TO be a great check to them.
A preparation of salt, at the rate of 200
pounds per ter acres asserted to be en-
tire remedy In regard to the fly, he said the
larvae is almost invariably found below the up
per joint. and he by cutting the grain a little
high they can be left in the field and as they
pass the winter pupse in the same position. by
burning the stubble any time between harvest
and the following March they can DE destroyed.
As the adults emerge from the old straw in the
spring they are almost invariably wingless.
They cannot travel about very rapidly and
hence changing the grain from one field to an
other. or rotating the crops is oftan quite eff
fective in keeping them in check AS the terms
fly aud weevi include ten to twenty kinds of in
sects. the ~ OF one locality Is sometimes the
weevil Of another, and IL is sometimes difficult
30 get correct reports of either
upon Uteetlng In the AFTERNOON the OLD state
Board of griculture adjourned and the new
board proceeded to organize by electing officers
Tor the ensuing year as follows:
President-W. ,. Seward.
Viee-president-Will A. Greer
Secretary-Alex Feron.
Observation-Disclosures Johnson.
General Observation-Disclosures E. Mortified.
Executive Comraittee-Messrs. Lockhart Mitchell
Davidson and Peed.
The time for holding the next State fair was
fixed for Sept. 10 1887, one week earlier than
the fair has heretofore been held. This was
done i'll order that stock breeders may make the
circuit beginning with Ohio, thus taking Ipdi-
ana. Illinois and St Louis in succession
The secretarv's salary was raised from 81 500
per year te 81 900. and that of the treasurer
from 5000 to 5000 resolution submitted by
MIR. Mitchell was adopted urging upon the rail
roads centerng at Indianapolis the necessity OF
giving reduced rates TO the State Industrial AS
sociations, Is by doing they will stimulate
greater activity In all the live stock interests OF
the State.
Messrs. Lockhart, Seward, Mitchell and
Simonton were appointed a committee to fornu
late system of rules governing the holding OF
farmers institutes throughout the State.
The board adjourned TO meet Tuesday
Feb, l5 1887